Former Chipolopolo technical advisor Danny Kabwe criticized the selection process of the national football team, stating that both local and foreign players need to be reviewed to improve Zambia’s performance. Kabwe attributed the team’s poor performance to unbalanced player selection and emphasized the importance of prioritizing active and competitive players over well-known names. He also expressed confidence in the potential for a local coach to lead the team. His comments followed the Chipolopolo’s disappointing results in the World Cup Qualifiers and the ongoing COSAFA tournament.